Where should I apply? Forum

[BinM]

Hey guys I'm a first time poster. I just got my LSAT back from February and I am fairly pleased. So now I'm curious where I should start looking this fall.

GPA:3.97 (University of Alabama)
LSAT:172

I have 3 W's on my transcript and my only B from my second to last semester in undergrad. I had to take the drops for a family health issue. I know that is may hurt me and I may have to write an addendum.


Thanks for any suggestions

[Grazzhoppa]

hysccn

[PrideandGlory1776]

Blanket the t-14 - and enjoy Harvard or half tuition at Chicago or Columbia

[nebula666]

Have fun at Harvard

[transferror]

I have 3 W's on my transcript and my only B from my second to last semester in undergrad. I had to take the drops for a family health issue. I know that is may hurt me and I may have to write an addendum.

No need for an addendum. You will have guaranteed $$ in the T14 and you're basically locked for Harvard.

[Joe Christmas]

Anywhere you want.

I would probably go for an addendum (I did with a similar situation) simply to control the reaction to the W's. Just a few paragraphs.

Roll Tide.

[drawstring]

Just to temper the enthusiasm, there are many people with similar or better numbers who have been rejected/waitlisted by Harvard this cycle.

I'd blanket the top 14.

[cronos2546]

Hey guys I'm a first time poster. I just got my LSAT back from February and I am fairly pleased. So now I'm curious where I should start looking this fall.

GPA:3.97 (University of Alabama)
LSAT:172

I have 3 W's on my transcript and my only B from my second to last semester in undergrad. I had to take the drops for a family health issue. I know that is may hurt me and I may have to write an addendum.


Thanks for any suggestions

What did you study?

[tho]

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[Mack.Hambleton]

Just to temper the enthusiasm, there are many people with similar or better numbers who have been rejected/waitlisted by Harvard this cycle.

I'd blanket the top 14.

This. You're below median at harvard so I wouldn't count on it unless you have unique softs. Applying early should help as well so get everything ready early

[Clyde Frog]

I have 3 W's on my transcript and my only B from my second to last semester in undergrad. I had to take the drops for a family health issue. I know that is may hurt me and I may have to write an addendum.

No need for an addendum. You will have guaranteed $$ in the T14 and you're basically locked for Harvard.

Basically locked for Harvard?

[spleenworship]

Why do people come on here with these numbers and ask these questions? Between LSN and any casual search and/or perusal of the "what law school should I choose" forum the answer to this question should be blindingly obvious to anyone who can score a fricking 172.

[cron1834]

Why do people come on here with these numbers and ask these questions? Between LSN and any casual search and/or perusal of the "what law school should I choose" forum the answer to this question should be blindingly obvious to anyone who can score a fricking 172.

+1

If you're bright enough to get a 4.0 and a 172, clearly you're bright enough to know that these are good numbers. Do you need validation this badly?

[transferror]

I have 3 W's on my transcript and my only B from my second to last semester in undergrad. I had to take the drops for a family health issue. I know that is may hurt me and I may have to write an addendum.

No need for an addendum. You will have guaranteed $$ in the T14 and you're basically locked for Harvard.

Basically locked for Harvard?

Ok, "locked" was too strong. I don't know why, but I thought H's median was 171 for LSAT. I would still say OP is much better than a coin flip, with GPA @ 75% and 25%<LSAT<50%. If you look at LSN, the "sweet spot" started @ about 3.9 + 172. If you draw a diagonal to the 3.55/178 (looks almost like a line of best fit through the wait listed), basically everyone on the right side of the line was in. OP falls in this range. I know the sample size was limited, but I'd still say op is 75% or better for H.

http://harvard.lawschoolnumbers.com/stats/1314

[aboutmydaylight]

Hey guys I'm a first time poster. I just got my LSAT back from February and I am fairly pleased. So now I'm curious where I should start looking this fall.

GPA:3.97 (University of Alabama)
LSAT:172

I have 3 W's on my transcript and my only B from my second to last semester in undergrad. I had to take the drops for a family health issue. I know that is may hurt me and I may have to write an addendum.


Thanks for any suggestions

You should blanket the T14 and play their offers against one another. You're likely in at H and you're well within YS ranges. You can probably net a full tuition scholly outside the T6 and depending on your goals that may be your best option.

[Wiggly]

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[retaking23]

Pay the application fees only for HYSCCN if they don't provide. Apply to other [t14] schools only if free to apply and you want to seriously go (i.e., you like something unique about the program or would probably go given a free ride) because you might just get YP'd. Don't worry about W's. Write a bangin' PS and get the two professors' who think you are a bonafide genius to say so (shouldn't be too hard with that 3.9) and you will be balling this time next year. Do not ED anywhere. And definitely do not retake.

[Mack.Hambleton]

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